While on a pelagic birding trip in Massachusetts waters along with Axel Hildebrant and several others, dozens of Northern Gannets came quite close to the boat. This is virtually uncropped. I fixed some exposure issues around the eye, and selectively sharpened the bird (with a bit extra around the head/eye).
Canon EOS 7D
Canon EF 100-400 mm f4.5-5.6 L IS
Exposure - 1/4000
Aperture - f6.3
Focal Length - 380 mm
ISO - 400
Anytime you get to spend time with these beauties, is time well spent, I like the eye contact...looks like he's giving you the lookover...Nicely captured...to bad about the harsh light...TFS